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2008 Jeep Liberty Specifications

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) at curb weight with standard wheels and tires unless otherwise noted.

Body Style.................................................................................................................. Four-door sport-utility
Assembly Plant............................................................................ Toledo North Assembly Plant; Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class...................................................................................................... Multi-purpose Vehicle

Engine: 3.7-Liter, SOHC, V- 6

Availability..................................................................................................................................... Standard
Type and Description............................................................................ 90º V-6, liquid cooled w/balance shaft
Displacement................................................................................................................. 225.8 in3 (3700cm3)
Bore x Stroke.......................................................................................................... 3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
Valve System............................................ Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection............................................................................... Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction............................................... Cast iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
Compression Ratio.............................................................................................................................. 9.7:1
Power (SAE net, estimated).............................................................. 210 bhp (157kW) @ 5200 rpm (56.8hp/L)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)......................................................................... 235 lb.-ft. (319N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed....................................................................................... 6000 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement................................................................................ Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity........................................................................................................... 5.0 qt. (3.7L) SAE 5W-20
Coolant Capacity................................................................................................................. 14.0 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls............................................................. 2, mini-oxidation and 1, 3-way catalytic converters;
4 heated oxygen sensors, EGR and internal engine features
Alternator........................................................................................................................................... 160 A
Battery............................................................................................................... 600 CCA, maintenance free

 Transmission: NSG 370 Manual Six-Speed Overdrive

Availability...................................................................................................................................... 3.7L V-6
Description............................................................................ Synchronized in all forward gears and Reverse,
multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch................................................................................... Hydraulic actuation, dual-mass flywheel system
Gear Ratios
1st.................................................................................................................................................. 4.46
2nd................................................................................................................................................. 2.61
3rd................................................................................................................................................. 1.72
4th.................................................................................................................................................. 1.25
5th................................................................................................................................................... 1.0
6th.................................................................................................................................................. 0.84
Reverse......................................................................................................................................... 4.06
Axle............................................................................................................................................. 3.21
Overall Top Gear............................................................................................................................ 2.69

Transmission: 42RLE Automatic Four-Speed Overdrive

Availability................................................................................................................. Optional with 3.7L V- 6
Description........................................................................................................... Adaptive electronic control
and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st.................................................................................................................................................. 2.84
2nd................................................................................................................................................. 1.57
3rd................................................................................................................................................... 1.0
4th.................................................................................................................................................. 0.69
Reverse......................................................................................................................................... 2.21
Axle.............................................................................................................................................. 3.73
Overall Top Gear............................................................................................................................. 2.57


 

Transfer Case: MP 1522 Command-Trac®

Availability............................................................................................................. Standard on 4WD models
Type...................................................................................................................... Part-time, electronic shift
Operating Ranges.................................................................................. 2WD, 4WD Lock, 4WD Low, Neutral
Low Range Ratio................................................................................................................................ 2.72:1
Center Differential Type........................................................................................................................ None

Transfer Case: MP 3022 SELEC-Trac II®

Availability.............................................................................................................. Optional all 4WD models
Type............................................................................................................. Full-time active, electronic shift
Operating Ranges................................................................................... 2WD, 4WD Auto, 4WD Low, Neutral
Torque Split, F/R................................................................................................................................. 42/58
Low Range Ratio................................................................................................................................ 2.72:1

Dimensions and Capacities

General
Wheelbase...................................................................................................................... 106.1 (2694.4)
Track, Front....................................................................................................................... 61.0 (1549.4)
Track, Rear....................................................................................................................... 61.0 (1549.4)
Overall Length, NAFTA Vehicles........................................................................................ 176.9 (4492.9)
Overall Width..................................................................................................................... 72.4 (1838.0)
Overall Height................................................................................................................... 70.1 (1808.3)

Aero
CdA............................................................................................................................................. 12.21
Cd............................................................................................................................................... 0.403

Estimated Fuel Economy, (mpg city/highway)
Reflects EPA methods for 2007 and prior model years
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Manual Transmission, 2WD.......................................................................... 18/23
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, 2WD...................................................................... 18/23
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Manual Transmission, 4WD.......................................................................... 18/23
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, 4WD...................................................................... 18/23


Estimated Fuel Economy, (mpg city/highway)
Reflects new EPA methods for 2008 model years and beyond
      3.7L Gasoline Engine, Manual Transmission, 2WD.......................................................................... 16/22
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, 2WD...................................................................... 16/22
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Manual Transmission, 4WD.......................................................................... 16/22
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, 4WD...................................................................... 15/21

Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
3.7L Gasoline Engine............................................................................................................. 19.5 (73.8)

Maximum Payload, lbs. (kg), Includes Occupants and Cargo......................................... 1150 lbs. (590 kg)

Towing Capacities, lbs. (kg)
U.S. and export markets other than Europe
All Models Equipped With a Class II Trailer Hitch...................................................................... 2000 (907)
3.7L Engine, Manual Transmission w/Trailer Tow Pkg (Class III)............................................... 3500 (1588)
3.7L Engine, Automatic Transmission w/Trailer Tow Pkg (Class III)........................................... 5000 (2268)

Clearances with 235/65R17 Tires (Domestic 4x4)
Approach Angle, degrees (without/with air dam)......................................................................... 39.1/29.0
Breakover Angle, degrees (with skid plate)........................................................................................ 20.4
Departure Angle, degrees................................................................................................................ 32.1

Weights
3.7L Gasoline Engine, 2WD.................................................................................................. 4030 (1827)
3.7L Gasoline Engine, 4WD.................................................................................................. 4222 (1915)

Accommodations

Seating Capacity - F/R............................................................................................................................ 2/3

Front
Head Room w/o Sun Roof................................................................................................... 40.4 (1025.1)
Head Room w/Sun Roof....................................................................................................... 38.5 (976.8)
Leg Room......................................................................................................................... 40.8 (1036.4)
Shoulder Room.................................................................................................................. 56.8 (1443.0)
Hip Room.......................................................................................................................... 52.7 (1338.1)
Seat Travel............................................................................................................................ 9.0 (229.1)
Recliner Range................................................................................................................... 6.6° to 51.6°

Rear
Head Room....................................................................................................................... 40.3 (1023.0)
Leg Room........................................................................................................................... 38.8 (984.5)
Knee Clearance...................................................................................................................... 1.3 (34.1)
Shoulder Room.................................................................................................................. 56.6 (1436.4)
Hip Room.......................................................................................................................... 48.4 (1229.0)
Recliner Range................................................................................................................. 21.5° to 33.5°

Cargo
Liftover Height...................................................................................................................... 33.3 (844.8)
Minimum Cargo Width Liftgate Opening............................................................................... 47.0 (1194.2)
Minimum Cargo Height At Liftgate Opening............................................................................ 34.4 (873.5)
Maximum Cargo Height Liftgate Opening............................................................................... 35.3 (895.7)
Maximum Cargo Width At Liftgate Opening.......................................................................... 44.2 (1122.9)
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim ........................................................................ 41.7 (1059.1)

Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. M)
Behind Rear Seat.................................................................................................................... 31.5 (0.9)
With Rear Seat Folded............................................................................................................ 64.2 (1.8)

Body/Chassis

Layout................................................................. Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction.......................................................................................................................... Steel Uniframe

Suspension

Front................................................................................................. Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs,
low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear                                                                                    Live axle, upper and lower trailing arms, track bar,
coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers

Steering

Type.......................................................................................................................... Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio.................................................................................................................................... 17.36:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)............................................................................................ 35.5 ft. (10.83 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock).................................................................................................................. 3.42

Brakes

Availability.............................................................................................................................. Standard - All
Front
Size and Type....................................................................................... 11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor
with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total front)................................................................................ 190.8 sq. in. (1231.0 sq. cm)

Rear
Size and Type...................................................................................... 12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor
With 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total rear).................................................................................... 55.4 sq. in. (357.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type .................................................................... 8 x 9 (204 x 230) Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Four-wheel Anti-lock (ABS)...................................................................................................... Standard - All
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)........................................................................................... Standard - All
Parking Brake Type.................................................................................................... Rear brake drum-in-hat

Wheels

Availability............................................................................................................................ Standard Sport
Type and Material................................................................................. Machined and painted cast aluminum
Size.................................................................................................................................................. 16 x 7

Availability......................................................................................................................... Standard Limited
Type and Material................................................................................. Machined and painted cast aluminum
Size.................................................................................................................................................. 17 x 7

Availability.......................................................................................................................... Available Limited
Type and Material............................................................................................... Chrome-clad cast aluminum
Size.................................................................................................................................................. 18 x 7

Tires

Availability............................................................................................................................ Standard Sport
Size and Type................................................................................... P225/75R16, all-season, black side wall
Model....................................................................................................................... Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs/Mile (km)............................................................................................................................ 712 (1146)

Availability.................................................................................................... Standard Limited
Size and Type................................................................................... P235/65R17, all-season, black side wall
Model....................................................................................................................... Goodyear Wrangler HP
Revs/Mile (km)............................................................................................................................ 721 (1160)

Availability.......................................................................................................................... Available Limited
Size and Type................................................................................... P235/60R18, all season, black side wall
Model.......................................................................................................................... Goodyear Fortera HL
Revs/Mile (km)............................................................................................................................ 722 (1162)

Availability............................................................................................................................ Available Sport
Size and Type............................................................... P235/70R16, all-season, all-terrain outline white letter
Model..................................................................................................................... Goodyear Wrangler SRA
Revs/Mile (km)............................................................................................................................ 721 (1160)

Compact Spare Tire............................................................................................................... Standard Sport
Full-size Spare Tire w/ Matching Wheel........................................................ Standard Limited; Available Sport


Meets ULEV II emission standard in all 50 states

Height at roof does not include roof rack system.

 


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